Furthermore, the Vice President’s appearance highlighted a strategic pattern of engagement with women-led organizations and community groups. This advocacy is a core component of her identity as a public servant. According to her official White House biography, her tenure has been defined by a focus on advancing policy priorities that support underserved communities and promote a brand of economic growth that leaves no one behind. At the summit, she spoke to these priorities through the lens of empowerment, encouraging the attendees to continue their work in building resilient, equitable local communities. She framed their local efforts as essential components of a broader national resilience. Continue reading…